Summary
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Quick Facts: Audiologists | |
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$66,660 per year
$32.05 per hour |
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Doctoral or professional degree | |
None | |
None | |
13,000 | |
37% (Much faster than average) | |
4,800 |
What Audiologists Do
Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient’s hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures.
Work Environment
Most audiologists work in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, physicians' offices, and audiology clinics. Some work in schools. Most audiologists work full time.
How to Become an Audiologist
New audiologists must earn a doctoral degree to enter the practice. All audiologists must be licensed; requirements vary by state.
Pay
The median annual wage of audiologists was $66,660 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of audiologists is expected to grow by 37 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 4,800 new jobs over the 10-year period.
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